What will strike pupils immediately about the Global Politics course is how different it is to what they would have done before. Every part of the course is interconnected, tailored to the pupils, and also very practical, in that it forces pupils to focus on real and local examples alongside the theoretical parts. Global Politics asks pupils to go out and actively engage in politics in the engagement activity e.g. organise a rally/campaign on an environmental issue, interview a Member of Parliament about their voting record, or survey the pupils of the school about their views on the voting age. Higher Level pupils will also get the opportunity to make a 10 minute video on two political challenges of their choice – which are more akin to mini documentaries, or in-depth presentations, than simple oral assessments.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.
Engagement Activity: Pupils have to select a ‘political issue’ of their choosing, and will ultimately have to submit a 2,000 word written report on this. However, the IA must involve a practical element for the pupils to experientially engage in the subject (actually do politics). For example, if a pupil chose the issue of ‘How does democracy impact the representation of women?’, the pupil might attend a conference by a female MP opposing women-only quotas, or they might shadow a female local councillor to see their day-to-day activities, or they might interview various female parliamentary candidates etc… the activity is very open ended, given how broad the course is. (Higher Level only) Two case studies: Pupils must prepare a 10 minute video presentation on two topics chosen from: environment, poverty, health, identity, borders, and security. Each has fairly helpful and prescriptive course notes in the IB handbook. Pupils are encouraged to make the presentation educational and engaging, more akin to a documentary, and are free to choose the medium of their choice. Conservatively, pupils might adopt a simple “talk at the camera” approach, but more ambitious and able candidates might prepare a background video clip as well, with animations,
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN |
What will strike pupils immediately about the Global Politics course is how different it is to what they would have done before. Every part of the course is interconnected, tailored to the pupils, and also very practical, in that it forces pupils to focus on real and local examples alongside the theoretical parts. Global Politics asks pupils to go out and actively engage in politics in the engagement activity e.g. organise a rally/campaign on an environmental issue, interview a Member of Parliament about their voting record, or survey the pupils of the school about their views on the voting age. Higher Level pupils will also get the opportunity to make a 10 minute video on two political challenges of their choice – which are more akin to mini documentaries, or in-depth presentations, than simple oral assessments.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.
Engagement Activity: Pupils have to select a ‘political issue’ of their choosing, and will ultimately have to submit a 2,000 word written report on this. However, the IA must involve a practical element for the pupils to experientially engage in the subject (actually do politics). For example, if a pupil chose the issue of ‘How does democracy impact the representation of women?’, the pupil might attend a conference by a female MP opposing women-only quotas, or they might shadow a female local councillor to see their day-to-day activities, or they might interview various female parliamentary candidates etc… the activity is very open ended, given how broad the course is. (Higher Level only) Two case studies: Pupils must prepare a 10 minute video presentation on two topics chosen from: environment, poverty, health, identity, borders, and security. Each has fairly helpful and prescriptive course notes in the IB handbook. Pupils are encouraged to make the presentation educational and engaging, more akin to a documentary, and are free to choose the medium of their choice. Conservatively, pupils might adopt a simple “talk at the camera” approach, but more ambitious and able candidates might prepare a background video clip as well, with animations,